Hey Cowboys Fans, Quincy Carter is Alive and Well on Twitter
Before Dak Prescott there was Tony Romo. Before Romo, there was Troy Aikman, but in between No. 9 and No. 8, there was half a decade without a big-name Dallas Cowboys quarterback. Dallas Cowboys fans of a certain age remember Quincy Carter, though, and he’s the closest thing they had to a legitimate starter in between Romo and Aikman, starting 31 games for the Cowboys between 2001-03. Hell, he even led the team to a postseason appearance in 2003, a ride that seemingly came out of nowhere.
Before the 2004 season, Dallas shocked the football world by cutting Quincy, later revealed in a Deep Blue documentary (“Star Crossed“) as a seminal moment in the rise of Romo. He’d eventually start three games with the New York Jets, going 2-1, but those were the last NFL games he played. It’s been a rocky road for Quincy ever since; he’s had multiple post-NFL arrests and even in low-level professional football leagues, he never stuck around with one team for more than a season.
In recent years, I’ve tried to keep up with Quincy’s whereabouts but it’s been difficult. He seemed alright in the Deep Blue documentary, which was pleasing, especially since he talked openly about his issues, but beyond that, it’s been hit or miss.
Until now…
Quincy Carter officially joined Twitter a few months ago and he’s been active, especially recently. He’s doing some quarterback coaching and wants to connect with fans.
I’m new to this twitter thing… can y’all get me more followers and a verification check? To many fake accounts @verified @Twitter
— QUINCY CARTER (@QuincyLCarter) August 30, 2019
As a former Dallas Cowboys QB, he definitely deserves the verification. He was a fan favorite despite his issues and someone even Bill Parcells rooted for beyond his time in Dallas.
Speaking of his issues, they don’t even seem that bad through the lens of 2019. His trouble all related to marijuana and these days, it’s legal in several states and a lot less taboo. Maybe his work ethic lacked a bit but if he came through the NFL now, he’d at least have more support on the mental health side of things.
Having said all that, if you’re one of those fans that watched Quincy Carter back in the day and remember that awesome ride in 2003, follow him on Twitter. He’ll probably answer if you hit him up. One thing is for sure, it’s good to see him coaching and open to public life after football.
Quincy Carter has also done some podcast interviews recently with James Echavarria. In one chat from nine months ago, Quincy called the failed drug test that led to his release from the Dallas Cowboys as “the mistake of my life.”